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Schmidt: 5 Overture Suites

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Details

Composer
Johann Christoph Schmidt
Artist
L'arpa festante
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Feb 07, 2025
Catalog #
555640-2
UPC
0761203564026

About

In the long and eventful history of the Dresden court music, the figure of Kapellmeister Johann Christoph Schmidt undoubtedly marks a critical juncture. However, it seems that Augustus the Strong recognized Schmidt's talent early on, as his rise was steady and culminated in 1697 when he officially succeeded Schutz - a wise decision by the ruler, who Schmidt well served with musical creations that catered to the favored French taste. The Serene Highness likely experienced many unexpected delights: behind the facade of the conventional suite lies sophisticated rhythmic and metric artistry that enlivens the progression with displaced accents and whimsical turns, demanding an exceptional ensemble like the one Schmidt assembled in Dresden.

Tracklist 29 tracks

  1. 1 I. Overture 03:53
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Overture
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  2. 2 II. Grand Air 02:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Grand Air
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  3. 3 III. Menuetto 01:05
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Menuetto
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  4. 4 IV. Sarabande 01:18
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Sarabande
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  5. 5 V. Gigue 01:41
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Gigue
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  6. 6 I. Intrade 02:37
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. Intrade
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  7. 7 II. Overture 03:53
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. Overture
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  8. 8 III. Air I 02:01
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. Air I
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  9. 9 IV. Menuet 02:17
    Track
    9
    Title
    IV. Menuet
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  10. 10 V. Symphony 00:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    V. Symphony
    Duration
    00:58
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  11. 11 VI. Grand Air 01:37
    Track
    11
    Title
    VI. Grand Air
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  12. 12 VII. Air II 01:19
    Track
    12
    Title
    VII. Air II
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  13. 13 VIII. Grand Air 01:40
    Track
    13
    Title
    VIII. Grand Air
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  14. 14 IX. Chaconne 02:49
    Track
    14
    Title
    IX. Chaconne
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  15. 15 I. Overture 03:07
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. Overture
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  16. 16 II. Ritornello 02:40
    Track
    16
    Title
    II. Ritornello
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  17. 17 III. Sarabande 02:11
    Track
    17
    Title
    III. Sarabande
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  18. 18 IV. Passepied I-II 01:33
    Track
    18
    Title
    IV. Passepied I-II
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  19. 19 V. Chaconne 02:57
    Track
    19
    Title
    V. Chaconne
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  20. 20 VI. Meuet en Rondeau 01:15
    Track
    20
    Title
    VI. Meuet en Rondeau
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  21. 21 I. Overture 04:39
    Track
    21
    Title
    I. Overture
    Duration
    04:39
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  22. 22 II. Air grave 02:26
    Track
    22
    Title
    II. Air grave
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  23. 23 III. Menuetto 02:49
    Track
    23
    Title
    III. Menuetto
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  24. 24 I. Overture 04:18
    Track
    24
    Title
    I. Overture
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  25. 25 II. Air grave 02:19
    Track
    25
    Title
    II. Air grave
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  26. 26 III. Sarabande 01:35
    Track
    26
    Title
    III. Sarabande
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  27. 27 IV. Forlane 01:02
    Track
    27
    Title
    IV. Forlane
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  28. 28 V. Loure 01:31
    Track
    28
    Title
    V. Loure
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck
  29. 29 VI. Passepied I-II-I 02:05
    Track
    29
    Title
    VI. Passepied I-II-I
    Duration
    02:05
    Composer
    Johann Christoph Schmidt
    Ensemble
    L' Arpa festante
    Conductor
    Anton Steck